India, Kashmir. A Kashmiri Papier Mache Dagger Newly Listed with deterioration of the interior

with deterioration of the interior liner and sweatband indicative of wear

3 grams (inclusive of ribbon and backplate)

" and that the "Joint loosened three times under anesthesia"

A mint and untouched example of a Wehrmacht Heer Kuban Campaign shield “Ärmelschild”

vertical pinback (slightly bent)

India, Kashmir. A Kashmiri Papier Mache Dagger Newly Listed with deterioration of the interiorA 20th century Kashmiri papier mache dagger, featuring a steel blade set into brass fittings with a paper mache handle richly hand painted in floral patterns. The magnetic blade measures 147 mm, with a total length of 245 mm. The crossguard features a squared cut out offering a latching mechanism to the scabbard, with brass throat and chape, with a long prong to secure to the handle. The scabbard measures 170 mm in total length, and demonstrates